long haul truck driver

TRANSNET FREIGHT LTD; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Peel Region, Brampton is seeking a truck driver. Responsibilities include driving in a convoy, loading/unloading goods, and performing vehicle inspections. Candidates must hold an AZ class license and be willing to travel frequently. Personal attributes like reliability and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have an AZ class license.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Ability to perform emergency roadside repairs.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Inspect vehicle condition and perform maintenance.
• Record cargo information and hours of service.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Patience

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

AZ class license

Job description

Overview

Languages: English.

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Experience: Will train. On the road. Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Patience